Clamp



1 1937. c. B. SPARKS 2,090,557

I CLAMP Filed March 27, 1957 ATTORNEYS Patented Aug. 17, 1937 UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE Application March 27,

2 Claims.

The invention relates to clamps and more especially to cable, rope orrod clamps.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a clamp of thischaracter, wherein runs of cable, rope, rods or the like can be readilyand easily gripped to avoid relative movements thereof at the point ofthe clamp, being no liability of slippage and a firm and secure holdwill be had thereon.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a clamp of thischaracter, wherein the same is of novel construction so that it may beeasily applied for the gripping of cables, wires, rods or ropes withoutdamage thereto and also maintaining the same in fixed relation to eachother.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a clamp of thischaracter, wherein rods, ropes, cables or wires may be firmly andsecurely held secure with respect to each other irrespective of the sizethereof within reasonable limits and a positive and firm grip will beassured.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a clamp ofthis character, which is extremely simple in construction, thoroughlyreliable and effective in its operation, strong, durable,

and inexpensive to manufacture and install.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in thefeatures of construction,

combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fullydescribed, illustrated in the accompanying drawing, which discloses thepreferred embodiment of the invention and pointed out in the claimshereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a clamp constructed in accordance withthe invention applied.

Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 looking toward the other sidethereof.

Figure 3 is a top plan view.

Figure 4 is a bottom plan view.

Figure 5 is a sectional view on the line 55 of Figure 1 looking in thedirection of the arrows.

Figure 6 is a vertical longitudinal sectional View through the clamp.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout theseveral views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the clamp A constituting the presentinvention comprises a pair of opposed clamping heads l0 and II, re-

spectively, each having a fiat side edge l2 and an opposite fluted edgeI3, respectively, which I latter provides perforated ears l4. These earsl4 accommodate the arms of substantially U-shaped clips l5 each formedwith an inwardly angled 1937, Serial No. 133,452

closed end l6 and the arms of said clips are adjustably fitted with nutsl1.

Interposed between the heads II] and II is a spacer block or plate I8,it having the perforated ears 19 for accommodating the arms of one ofthe clips [5 and disposed between this block or plate I 8 and the headsIll and I l next thereto are cables 29 to be clamped, these beingadapted for seating within distorted channels or grooves 2| provided inthe faces adjacent to each other of the said heads I 0 and II and blockor plate [8.

Formed on the head I0 medially at the straight .edge 82 thereof is ahook-like keeper nose 22 to be saddled by the closed end I6 of one ofthe clips 55 while formed on the head 10 medially of its straight edgel2 is an eye 23 loosely accommodating the end It of the other clip IS.

The edge of the block or plate l8 opposite the cars 19 is formed withclearance recesses 24 for the arm of the clip l5 next thereto.

The cables 25! or the equivalent such as rods, ropes or wires, will befirmly and securely clamped when seated between the heads l0 and II andthe block or plate IS on the working of the nuts I! inwardly on the armsof the clips l5 engaged in the manner as heretofore stated with thekeeper 22 and the eye 23, respectively.

The clips l5 are disposed along side of the heads l0 and II, these beingreversely disposed to have the ears l3 of one at one side and the earsiii of the other head at the other side with respect to said cables, theclips being on opposite sides of the cables.

There is no possibility of the slipping of the cables when engaged inthe clamp and the easy and quick application of the latter is efiectiveand when such cables are clamped they will not be damaged but will beheld against relative movements with respect to each other.

What is claimed is:

1. A clamp of the character described comprising opposed heads havingseats in their inner faces, a spacer block between said heads and havingseats registering with the seats in said head, the seats beingdistorted, lateral reversely disposed perforated ears on said heads,perforated ears on the spacer block and registering with the ears of onehead, double armed substantially U- shaped clips passed through theperforated ears in the heads, one of the clips being passed through theperforated ears on the block, an eye loosely connecting one clip withone head, and a keeper on the other head and engaged by the other clip.

2. A clamp of the character described comprising opposed heads havingseats in their inner posed perforated ears on said heads, perforatedears on the spacer block and registering with the ears of one head,double armed substantially U- shaped clips passed through the perforatedears in the heads, one of the clips being passed through therperforatedears on the block, an eye loosely connecting one clip with one head, akeeper on the other head and engaged by the other clip, and

adjustable nuts fitting the clips and working 5 against the heads.

CHARLES E. SPARKS.

